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    Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
    Are you looking for your first Dobsonian? The SkyQuest XT6 is a classic entry-level reflector at an amazing price. The XT6 is very portable, has a stable mount, is easy to operate and is affordable, making it a perfect telescope for the beginner.
    £ 269.99
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    Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
    The SkyQuest XT8 Classic has features for both beginners and experienced stargazers. Its large aperture will help you see more. Its stable base glides easily and gives you total control to point at any celestial object. All for an affordable price.
    £ 351.99
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    Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit
    This deluxe upgrade of our XT8 Classic telescope boasts a redesigned Dobsonian base, adjustable altitude-axis tension, 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser, and a host of other upgrades and included accessories to enhance your stargazing experience.
    £ 596.99
    If purchased separately
    £ 634.97
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    Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope
    The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST reflector telescope is perfect for the more serious beginner or intermediate stargazer. With a 130mm parabolic primary mirror, the 130ST provides great views of deep-sky objects on the included EQ-2 mount and stable tripod.
    £ 264.99
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    Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope
    The SpaceProbe 130EQ is an affordable beginner telescope. The classic long-tube Newtonian design allows for all around great performance. The EQ-2 mount is very sturdy and you can add the optional electronic drive for automati
    £ 246.99
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    Orion ShortTube 80-T Refractor Telescope
    The ShortTube 80-T is ideal for beginning stargazing or terrestrial viewing. This scope offers a wide field of view with sharper images and better definition and contrast. Attaches to Orion equatorial mounts or photo tripods.
    £ 161.10
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    Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope
    An upgraded version of the ShortTube 80, the 80-A is very portable and is perfect for the beginning astronomer. Wide field of view makes it ideal for deep sky viewing. The refractor optical tube attaches easily to any Orion telescope mount.
    £ 180.61
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    Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector Telescope
    The SkyScanner 100mm table top reflector is a perfect starter telescope. It is large enough to view night sky objects such as the Moon, planets, and bright nebulas and star clusters, yet compact enough to sit on a desk or store in your closet.
    £ 96.99
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    Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope
    The lightweight, compact design of the GoScope 80mm makes it perfect for the beginner and a great grab-and-go telescope. The red-dot finder makes it easy to locate objects in the night sky, and the 80mm allows you to see more than with the 70mm.
    £ 150.99
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    Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
    The Orion XT4.5 telescope is perfect for a beginner. It's a compact 114mm-aperture Dobsonian that shows hundreds of objects in much more detail than a typical 60mm-aperture beginner telescope. The sturdy Dobsonian mount is easy to set up and use.
    £ 251.99
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    Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope
    Good affordable beginner reflector telescope with 4.5" diameter mirror lens provides clear views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Portable design with compact, pre-assembled tabletop base makes setup easy for the whole family.
    £ 175.99
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    Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope
    The StarBlast 6 is a great telescope for the whole family. Its portable design allows you to use the reflector just about anywhere, and it packs away easily for storage and transport. Good for both planetary and deep sky observations.
    £ 333.99
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    Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
    This table top 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is a lightweight and compact telescope for the beginning viewer that you can take anywhere. The red dot finder scope makes it easy to find objects in the sky. The mount can also be attached to a photo tripod.
    £ 184.99
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    Orion StarBlast 114mm AutoTracker Reflector Telescope
    This winning combination of great 114mm reflector optics and an easy-to-use motorized tracking mount makes it easy to explore starry skies. The Orion StarBlast 114mm AutoTracker telescope automatically tracks celestial objects for hassle-free views.
    £ 246.99
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    Orion StarBlast 62mm Compact Travel Refractor Telescope
    Extremely portable at 3.1lbs. and just over a foot long with its lens shade retracted, the finely crafted StarBlast 62mm Compact Travel Refractor packs a ton of performance into its small telescope body and can be used for any type of observing.
    £ 378.99
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    Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
    The Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is both high-power and compact - perfect for the beginner for both astronomy and terrestrial viewing. The correct-image finder scope makes locating objects easy.
    £ 184.99
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    Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
    The compact yet powerful Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is great for observers wanting to get fantastic views during the night or day. Small enough that you can tuck it into a daypack or store it on a bookshelf.
    £ 246.99
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    Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian Moon Kit
    The SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dob has features to please both beginners and experienced stargazers. This value-packed Moon Kit includes the complete telescope plus a Moon Filter and MoonMap 260!...
    £ 376.99
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    Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Moon Kit
    The SkyQuest 4.5 Classic is a compact Dobsonian the whole family can enjoy. This Moon Kit includes the complete telescope plus a vital Moon Filter and MoonMap 260!...
    £ 269.99
    If purchased separately
    £ 276.97
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    Orion StarBlast 6 Reflector Moon Kit
    The StarBlast 6 is a great telescope for the whole family.This Moon Kit includes the complete telescope plus a Moon Filter and MoonMap 260!...
    £ 342.99
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